Admissions Counselor

ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER

The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas : Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging.  We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.

ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Do YOU have a 'can-do' attitude?

If you think you might, ask yourself the following :

• Do I feel comfortable attending events and fairs in the community to recruit prospective students?
• Can I market this program to potential students and their families, where they 'buy in' and believe in our mission?
• Can I dedicate my time to coordinating campus visits to prospective families, ensuring that they are experiencing great customer service?
• Once you have enrolled the student can you commit to ensuring that they're acclimating well to the program and be a support aid?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, an Outreach & Admissions Counselor may be the right opportunity for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for applicant recruitment and arrival coordination, and to provide exiting students with transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, military enlistment, or enrollment in higher education or Job Corps advanced training. Identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to enrollment and / or student placement. Determines and documents student eligibility for Job Corps enrollment according to all PRH requirements. Works cooperatively with Career Technical Training and Career Transition Readiness staff to provide exiting students with comprehensive and individualized case management to identify and remediate students’ transitional. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

May supervise assigned students performing intern duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

o Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL / Company performance goals.

o Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants’ eligibility for the Job Corps Program.

o Secures and evaluates applicants’ behavioral, medical and educational records.

o Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.

o Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.

o Serves as a Center Liaison to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention.

o Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program.

o Develops partnerships with community agencies and local businesses to develop and maintain referral linkages for prospective enrollments and post training placement opportunities.

o Conducts Academy campus tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings.

o Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance.

o Establishes supportive / mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase.

o Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome.

o Produces quality work / assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

o Mentors, Monitors and Models College and Career Readiness Skills.

o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Supports and reinforces positive community culture.

o Provides quality programs and services for individualized student needs. Pursues Center improvements, enhancements and promotes innovation.

o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL / Company when requested.

o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt / appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.

o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director or designee to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

o Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school and two years’ related experience in youth programs. Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.